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OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
8-2.
Note: The information listed below are general precautions.
Some models also include items that do not apply.
PLACES WHERE USE PROHIBITED
Places where there is the danger of combustible gas leakage
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Places where sulfur gas, chlorine gas, acid, alkali, or other matter which effects equipment is
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generated
Places not affected by heat radiation from other heat sources
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Places where the air is not stagnant
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Places where machinery which generates high frequencies is used
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Ocean beaches and other areas where there is a lot of salt
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Installation in vehicles, ships, and other conveyances
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Factory, etc. where voltage fluctuations are large
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POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN INSTALLING
The set shall be installed at a place which can withstand the weight and vibration of the outdoor
(1)
unit
To allow maintenance after refrigerant piping, drain piping, and electric wiring connection and
(2)
installation, provide an installation service space.
*Installation service space is shown on " INSTALLATION PLACE ".
Be careful when installing the set at the following places.
(3)
[Installation precautions]
Contents
Countermeasures (Reference)
When installed
near adjacent
houses
Perform installation work so that operating sound does not
disturb the neighbors.
Install a soundproof barrier
(1)
Change the installation site
(2)
When there is
the possibility of
strong wind
If the outdoor unit is exposed to strong wind, capacity may
(1)
drop, frost may form during heating, and operation may
be stopped by high pressure rise. In addition, when a very
strong wind blows, the fan may be damaged.
When a very strong wind blows, there is the possibility
(2)
of the outdoor unit being toppled over if held only by
foundation bolts
Install with the outlet side
(1)
Keep a sufficient distance
away from a facing wall or
fence.
Make the outlet direction and
(2)
wind direction perpendicular.
Fasten the outdoor unit using
(3)
toppling prevention hardware
(procured at the site).
When snow
accumulates
If the outdoor unit is covered by accumulated snow, it may not
be able to operate.
Make the foundation as high as
(1)
possible.
Perform snow prevention work.
(2)
When installing
the inverter type
It may generate noise in TV sets, stereos and PCs.
The inverter type should be
(1)
installed at a sufficient distance
from these equipments.
